[21]. Allāh tells us here the lesson to be learned and heeded from Joseph’s life.
Patience and goodness leads to Divine Establishment. What Joseph lost through injustice, Allāh restored with honor.
Every believer who endures wrong with righteousness shares in that divine law.
[22]. This verse concludes Joseph’s rise, reminding us that no matter how great worldly success may be, it is nothing compared to the reward of the Hereafter. It redirects our hearts from material triumph to spiritual permanence — from the fleeting splendor of this world to the everlasting gardens of eternity.
Earthly blessings are gifts of Allah’s mercy, but the reward of the Hereafter is the fruit of faith and righteousness. So enjoy Allah’s favors in this life, but keep your focus firmly on the Hereafter — with gratitude, humility, and mindfulness.
[23]. They came from Canaan to buy grain as places around Egypt started suffering the drought.
[24]. This is Joseph’s measured test: he links continued provision to the return of Benjamin, pressing his brothers to reveal their truthfulness.
The tone is firm but practical — a ruler protecting scarce resources and enforcing a condition necessary for uncovering the family’s past. It shows a balance between mercy (he had already supplied them) and responsibility: leadership sometimes requires setting clear limits to ensure justice and eventual reconciliation.